# Italian Food by Blue Guides — Italian dishes and beverages.

> Offline Italian food and drink dictionary with cultural context and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by Blueguides.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-food-by-blue-guides/id662002418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blueguides](https://appshunter.io/developer/662002421)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-food-by-blue-guides/id662002418/reviews.md

## What is Italian Food by Blue Guides?

The Blue Guides Italian Food App is your pocket dictionary and miscellany of all the Italian food and drink you are likely to find on a menu or in a market.  Suitable for browsing or on-site use, it is a self-contained app which once downloaded does not need Internet access and thus incurs no expensive roaming charges or download delays. With full searchability and indexing you can find what you want instantly. Audio guidance provides instant help pronouncing what you're eating.
 
The free version is limited to around 500 of the most common terms you'll find, or you can upgrade in-app to access all 2000+ entries.

The app is based on the content of the Blue Guide Italy Food Companion, described as a “Phrasebook & Miscellany”, which, as well as the useful dictionary, gives background, facts and guidance, for example on such things as the seasonality of particular foods, historical origins, classical references or regional specialities.  All of this content is available in the app. The book is available at good bookshops for £6.99 / $10.95.
 
Blue Guides has been a leading publisher of cultural, English-language travel guides since the series’ launch in 1918.  Described as “guidebooks in the grand tradition of thoroughness and objectivity” (Georgia Review), the guides maintain to this day their high standards of research and scholarship. With a strong range of Italy titles, this handy companion on Italian food is an ideal complement to a good guide book.

## Key features

- Offline access
- Full searchability
- Audio pronunciation guide
- Background and facts on food
- Regional specialties information
- Covers 2000+ entries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-food-by-blue-guides/id662002418/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Elegant and Effective

*2025-06-16*

Great simple app which does exactly what it says it will do - help you identify all the food words you might encounter while traveling in Italy. The search function works quite well and it is comprehensive. A great addition would be having sound clips pronouncing each word but I am happy with the app as it it.

### 3/5 — Basic

*2020-02-03*

Even the pro version is pretty basic but it’s only $3. My biggest complaint is the UI. If you type in ‘mozzarella’ for example, everywhere that word is mentioned comes up and you have to scroll to the word. The direct entry should pop up first and the others afterward. Also, the phrases in the print version do not seem to be in the app.

### 1/5 — Not worth $2.99

*2018-08-21*

Without paying $2.99 for Pro, it's useless. Also smells to much of bait and switch. 

I clicked on a few included foods and found some translations going from Italian to Italian and others from Italian to English. Some were boilerplate history about the food item taken from a history book rather than a translation. 

I searched for some of my favorite Italian dishes (not to be confused with American Italian dishes). No where. Like with all the words that are included some mainstream regional dishes are mia. Lotta good that's going to do anyone sitting there reading a menu. 

Not good if it were free. For $2.99 it's a bit of an insult.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2013-07-17*

Fast easy and informative! I work in an upscale Italian restaurant and this app is good for the novice diner to the seasoned server.

### 5/5 — Really useful ...

*2013-06-27*

... no longer need to depend on "menu turistico"

## Frequently asked questions about Italian Food by Blue Guides

### Does Italian Food by Blue Guides have ads?

No, Italian Food by Blue Guides does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an option to upgrade for full access to all content.

### What is the price of Italian Food by Blue Guides?

The base version of Italian Food by Blue Guides is free. Users can unlock all 2000+ entries through an in-app purchase, with pricing details available within the app.

### Can I use Italian Food by Blue Guides offline?

Yes, Italian Food by Blue Guides is a self-contained app that does not require an internet connection once downloaded. This means you can use it without incurring roaming charges or experiencing download delays.

### What devices support Italian Food by Blue Guides?

Italian Food by Blue Guides is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices. This allows for a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Italian Food by Blue Guides updated?

The app was last updated on May 7, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future content additions or improvements. The current version is 4.0.3.

### What age rating does Italian Food by Blue Guides have?

Italian Food by Blue Guides has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, and contains content appropriate for general family use.

### What is the user sentiment for Italian Food by Blue Guides?

Italian Food by Blue Guides has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 11 reviews. This indicates a generally positive reception from its users.

### What kind of content does Italian Food by Blue Guides offer besides a dictionary?

Beyond a dictionary of dishes and beverages, Italian Food by Blue Guides provides background information, facts, and guidance on topics like food seasonality, historical origins, classical references, and regional specialties.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.3 — 2025-05-07

Minor fixes to image display for wide screens.

### 4.0.2 — 2025-04-22

Bringing colour images to the Italian Food app! Some entries now have beautiful colour illustrations, with more coming soon.

### 4.0.1 — 2025-02-03

Bug fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2025-02-02

This update brings a complete redesign to the app for iOS 17+

### 3.1.1 — 2022-01-24

Fixed a purchase issue on macOS and watchOS

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